Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270961 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _ _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems I_
Check for Loose Fasteners I_ 1_7 Id _
T
Lubrication Chart _ V _
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminels I_
Check Trarmaxle Cooling I_
Adlust Blade Belt(e) Tension II_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ll_s
Check Engine Oil Level V _ I_
Change Engine Oil _1,2,._ I_
E Clean Air Rlter _:
N
Clean Air S_reen I
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
I
Replece Oil Filter (If equipped) =_.2
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _= I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _=
Replece Fuel Filter I_
1 - Change more often when opt-elf ng under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with adju_dabfil syltem.
2 - Service more often when operaifng In _rty or dusty conditions. 6 ° Not required if equipped v_th mathte_rtce-free battery.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, chenge oil every 50 hours. 7 - Tighten _ronl axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.*los, mixbnum.
4 * Replace blades more onen when mowing in land'/soil. DO not overtighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain tractor as
instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to propedy maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual
should be checked at least once each
season.
• Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check blades and belts for wear.
A new spark plug and clean air filter
assure proper air-fuel mixture and
help your engine run better and last
longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk Zerk
(i)Front Wheel ,-,
Bearing
Zerk
Beadng Ze_
(DGeneral Purpose Grease
(_Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section
IMPORTANT: DO not oil or grease the
_ivot points which have special nylon
earings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubncated; useonly a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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